Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
305605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 28 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304937



Common Names

  • Satyrium yunnanense
  • Yunnan Satyrium
  • Yunnan Hair Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Satyrium nepalense yunnanense (Rolfe) Soó [unknown]

Description

Satyrium yunnanense (also called Yunnan hairstreak, among many other common names) is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is native to East Africa and grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, savanna, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Satyrium yunnanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Satyrium yunnanense sub. yunnanense
Satyrium yunnanense sub. longispica Kurzweil & Suksathan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Satyrium yunnanense has white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Satyrium yunnanense can be propagated from seed or by division. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. Dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, replanting each section in a new location.

Where to Find Satyrium yunnanense

Satyrium yunnanense is native to Yunnan province in China.

Satyrium yunnanense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Satyrium yunnanense?

It is found in the Yunnan province of China.

What is the flower color of Satyrium yunnanense?

The flowers are white, pink, or purple.

What is the flowering period of Satyrium yunnanense?

It blooms from April to May.

Species in the Satyrium genus

Satyrium aberrans, Satyrium acuminatum, Satyrium aethiopicum, Satyrium afromontanum, Satyrium amblyosaccos, Satyrium amoenum, Satyrium anomalum, Satyrium baronii, Satyrium bicallosum, Satyrium bicorne, Satyrium brachypetalum, Satyrium bracteatum, Satyrium breve, Satyrium buchananii, Satyrium candidum, Satyrium carneum, Satyrium carsonii, Satyrium chlorocorys, Satyrium compactum, Satyrium comptum, Satyrium confusum, Satyrium coriifolium, Satyrium coriophoroides, Satyrium crassicaule, Satyrium cristatum, Satyrium ecalcaratum, Satyrium elongatum, Satyrium emarcidum, Satyrium erectum, Satyrium fimbriatum, Satyrium flavum, Satyrium foliosum, Satyrium guthriei, Satyrium hallackii, Satyrium humile, Satyrium jacottetiae, Satyrium johnsonii, Satyrium kermesinum, Satyrium kitimboense, Satyrium ligulatum, Satyrium longicauda, Satyrium longicolle, Satyrium lupulinum, Satyrium macrophyllum, Satyrium mechowii, Satyrium membranaceum, Satyrium microcorys, Satyrium microrrhynchum, Satyrium mirum, Satyrium miserum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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